Study reveals hidden toll of skin changes in rare disease
NCT ID NCT03271320
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how skin changes from systemic sclerosis affect a person's feelings about their appearance. Researchers compared 170 patients with the disease to healthy people using surveys about body image and emotional distress. The goal was to understand the burden of these visible changes, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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170 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2016
- Finished
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Mar 2018
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
systemic sclerosis patients
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * systemic sclerosis according to ACR-EULAR 2013 Exclusion Criteria: * non French native * aesthetic sequel from other conditions
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Claude Huriez, CHRU
Lille, France
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